BACKGROUND
Medication-related adverse events (MRAEs) form a large proportion of all adverse events in hospitalized patients and are associated with considerable preventable harm. Detailed information on harm related to drugs administered during hospitalization is scarce. Knowledge of the nature and preventability of MRAEs is needed to prioritize and improve medication-related patient safety.
OBJECTIVE
To provide information on the nature, consequences and preventability of MRAEs occurring… CONTINUE READING